We invested $456 million in new and existing stores, returned $95 million in quarterly dividends to our shareholders, and repurchased $29 million of common stock. Our total cash and investments nearly doubled over the prior year, increasing $745 million to $1.5 billion.
A bowl filled with okra in a market. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is a digestive disorder that affects about 20 percent of adults in the United States, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders.
Okra contains nutrients that may confer a number of health advantages, including a decreased risk of several serious medical problems. Also known as gumbo or lady fingers, okra is a common vegetable in Southern cooking, where it is fried, boiled or pickled, often along with tomatoes, corn or onions.